6th Grade Paper Brain Models

Finding  Creativity Flow and Work Ethic

In November, I presented a workshop about creativity and the art process at the Illinois Art Education State Assoc. State conference. My workshop was about how to incorporate a studio practice tenuously balanced with being a full time art teacher. Most questions centered around finding the time for creativity, space, routine, and balancing commitments. I rediscovered my creativity after starting to kayak at age 33. The secret is that there is no secret. You have to do the work to tap into the creative flow. I use Google calender, Evernote, and journals to organize my ideas. The Documentary Studies Certificate Program at The Center for Documentary Studies (Duke University) has helped me meet some my technical and conceptual goals. These are the same work habits I discuss with my advisees and student every day. Some of my best photos happen at Montrose Beach in Chicago at sunset when it is 10 degrees. I dedicate chunks of every weekend for my video/photo work. At times, it does leave with less time for family and friends. During long weekend and holidays, I make extra effort to catch up with friends and family. The first segment of my kayaking film will be released in 2016 and I will have two solo photo exhibits, Fall 2015 and Jan. 2016. 

Check out the infographics and links below that feature the work habits of artists and writers:

Via http://www.fastcocreate.com/3028428/infographic-see-the-daily-routines-of-the-worlds-most-famous-creative-people

Via http://www.fastcocreate.com/3028428/infographic-see-the-daily-routines-of-the-worlds-most-famous-creative-people

http://designtaxi.com/news/367437/Infographic-The-Time-Taken-For-Famous-Artists-To-Finish-Their-Works/?interstital_shown=1